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mediumQ. No. 15919

The largest and most powerful republic of the Buddha's time was —

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AThe Mallas of Kushinara
BThe Shakyas of Kapilavastu
CThe Licchavis of Vaishali
DThe Videhas of Mithila
Correct Answer: The Licchavis of VaishaliYour Answer: C

Explanation

The Licchavis of Vaishali were a leading and powerful republican clan within the Vajji confederacy. The Shakyas, Mallas and Videhas were important gana-sanghas but are not the conventional answer to the largest and most powerful republic formulation.

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